Place Branding

Placemaking Week 2016: Could Place Branding Make Cities Happy?

Fresh from Placemaking Week 2016, Amelia Green examines the opportunities of public spaces, happy cities and active transportation for place branding.

On the Branding and Reputation of Islands

Guest author Godfrey Baldacchino offers an appeal to consider adding islands to a privileged focus of place branding. After all, cities, regions, destinations and nations...

Branding Cities Through History and Culture: Example Verona and Cannes

Svetlana Masjutina discusses the role of history, culture, events in the branding and brand positioning of cities, with Verona in Italy and the French city of Cannes as examples.

Place Brand Equity: Economic Value of ‘Clean, Green’ New Zealand

Short review of literature on the economic value of New Zealand's 'clean, green' national image and its '100% Pure' destination brand.

How Much Does the Branding and Marketing of Places Cost?

How much does place branding cost? Renaud Vuignier gives examples of budgets spent for the marketing and branding of cities, regions, destinations or countries.

Graffiti, Place Brand Authenticity and Creative Placemaking

Is commissioning graffiti authentic? And how can it support city brands? Amelia Green examines graffiti from a place branding perspective, with examples from Manila and Australia.

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